Glynn Tonsor

Juliana Kim, an NPR reporter covering ranchers' reactions, shares how U.S. cattle farmers feel betrayed by President Trump's plans to import beef from Argentina. Glynn Tonsor, an agricultural economist at Kansas State, discusses the broader implications of these imports on U.S. beef prices, pointing out that strong consumer demand is driving prices higher, not just production challenges. The conversation reveals ranchers' struggles with rising costs and how political inconsistencies fuel their frustrations. Key insights illuminate the delicate balance between domestic production and import needs.